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Alzheimer's in Down Syndrome Research
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Nearly all people with Down syndrome will develop Alzheimer’s—often decades earlier than the general population. The culprit? An extra chromosome that floods the brain with amyloid protein, triggering memory loss and cognitive decline. Now, UNT Health Fort Worth is leading Texas in a groundbreaking national study to track early signs of the disease in this population, aiming to uncover new treatments and better care for those affected.
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